US EditionAlan G. Hassenfeld, Former CEO of Hasbro and Whose Family Founded the Iconic Toy Maker, Dies at 76
RHODE ISLAND, JUL 9 – Allen G. Hassenfeld led Hasbro through major growth and advanced global philanthropy focused on children’s welfare, with his family foundation impacting health and education programs.
- Alan G. Hassenfeld, former CEO of Hasbro Inc., died at age 76, leaving a legacy as a toy industry leader and philanthropist.
- Hassenfeld joined the family business in 1970, later becoming CEO in 1989 after his brother Stephen died from pneumonia that June.
- During his leadership, Hasbro grew into a multinational company, and he championed initiatives like founding Hasbro Children's Hospital and global children’s rights causes.
- A statement from the Providence-area business community described Hassenfeld as an exceptional leader and visionary philanthropist who leveraged his influence to support children's initiatives worldwide.
- Hassenfeld retired as chairman in 2005 as the last family board member, with his philanthropic and corporate influence continuing to impact Rhode Island and beyond.
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Former Hasbro CEO Alan Hassenfeld, whose family founded iconic toy maker, dead at 76
Alan G. Hassenfeld, a renowned philanthropist and former CEO of iconic toy company Hasbro Inc., the maker of G.I. Joe and Play-Doh, has died. He was 76, according to the toy company.
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